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Profine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Hormonal Imbalance. The alternative uses of Profine have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Profine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Profine include Back Pain, Increased Glucose level in the blood. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Profine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Profine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Profine is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Profine related warnings talks about Profine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Profine is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Profine are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Profine have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Profine, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Profine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Profine safe for pregnant women?
Profine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Profine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Profine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Profine. Immediately discontinue Profine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Profine on the Kidneys?
Profine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Profine on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Profine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Profine only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Profine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Profine on the heart have been reported.
Profine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Profine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Profine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Profine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Profine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Profine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Profine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Profine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Profine, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Profine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Profine with alcohol.
Yes, Profine can be taken with multi-vitamins, however, if you are experiencing nausea along with severe constipation stop the multi-vitamin and discuss with your doctor about other alternatives.
Profine is a female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries following ovulation. This hormone plays an important part during the menstrual cycle and helps in the maintenance of pregnancy.
If your period starts while taking Profine, it is important to continue with the medication till the 14th day. However, the next progesterone cycle should be started after 14 days after the beginning of the flow. In case you feel any discomfort while taking progesterone during your period cycle do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, acne has been reported in people taking Profine. However, the role of Profine remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
Yes,Profine is a naturally produced steroid hormone which is produced by the ovaries in a female body, during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)